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Taranaki, New Zealand
Applications close:
10 Mar 2026
Mō te tūranga | About the role:
The Co-Existing Problems Clinician provides recovery-oriented, community-based assessment and therapeutic support to adult Whānau Whaiora experiencing co-existing mental health and alcohol and/or other drug challenges. Working as a Mental Health keyworker within a multidisciplinary team, the role focuses on delivering integrated, whānau-centred care through collaboration with whānau and key stakeholders to support positive Whānau Ora outcomes.
Overview
This is a real opportunity for you to action meaningful change for your clients/patients and the communities you are working with. You can and will make a difference, helping people to live more powerful and fulfilling lives by putting Hauora (wellbeing) at the centre.
You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau/family, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.
We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Māori journey.
Requirements
Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have:
- A recognised clinical qualification, Registered Nurse or Allied Health, with current Annual Practising Certificate (or registration under the HPCA Act 2003)
- Proven experience working with adults experiencing co-existing mental health and alcohol and/or other drug challenges
- Strong skills in recovery-oriented, strengths-based assessment, treatment, and care planning
- Experience working as a Mental Health keyworker within a multidisciplinary team and across primary and secondary services
- Confidence in community-based clinical work, including risk assessment, relapse prevention, and discharge planning with Recovery Focus.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, clinical standards, and evidence-based best practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with whānau, colleagues, and stakeholders
- A clear commitment to Whānau Ora outcomes and whānau-centred models of care
- Demonstrated understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and the aspirations of Māori communities
- Strong organisation, time management, and reporting skills, including clinical documentation and data systems
- Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- A full, clean New Zealand driver licence and willingness to work across Taranaki
What we can offer you
He aha tā mātou | What we offer:
- Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
- A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
- Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
- Professional Development
- A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
- A fantastic location to work and live
- A competitive remuneration package.
Who we are
Tui Ora provides holistic kaupapa Māori healthcare in Taranaki, empowering whānau to set and achieve their own life goals. With over 25 years of service, we offer a range of health and social services, including GP care, nursing, mental health, addiction support, and youth services, all through a multi-disciplinary team that supports whānau every step of the way.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Tui Ora visit Work here | Supporting all Taranaki whānau.
For further information, email recruitment@tuiora.co.nz.
